Duration
3 Years
Course Type
Residential
Place
Elanthoor Campus
Type of Certificate
Graduation
Goals of the programme
- To help the student to apply a consistent, dispensational approach of studying the Bible.
- To help the student to possess a store of biblical and theological facts as a foundation for personal development, further study and ministry.
- To train the student in the methodology of research and in the written presentation of his research.
Requirement for admission
- The candidate must be a born again, baptised person.
- Recommendation from his local assembly.
- A pass in Plus Two/Intermediate/P.U.C./
- P.D.C./Two years Theological Education in English medium. However, failed candidates also will be admitted on condition that they would pass the qualifying examination before his graduation from BBI. Otherwise, based on the performance, only a Diploma in Theology or Certificate in Theology will be awarded.
- A pass in an entrance examination in the following areas.
i. Bible Knowledge
ii. Christian Experience
iii. Proficiency in English Language
5.At the time of admission he must have completed 17 years of age.
Medium of study
B.Th. is offered only in English medium.
Duration of programme
Three Years in Semester System
Graduation Requirements
- Successful completion of 135 credits of course work with a minimum D Grade.
- Successful completion of an approved thesis of not less than 10,000 words.
- The student must show evidence of Christian maturity.
CURRICULUM FOR B.TH. PROGRAMME
| Biblical Studies | 53 Credit Hours |
| UG-01 | O. T. Survey (3 Credit Hours) |
| UG-02 | N. T. Survey (3 Credit Hours) |
| UG-03 | Pentateuch (3 Credit Hours) |
| UG-04 | O. T. Poetical Books (3 Credit Hours) |
| UG-05 | O. T. Prophets (3 Credit Hours) |
| UG-06 | Life of Christ (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-07 | Mark’s Gospel (3 Credit Hours) |
| UG-08 | Acts of the Apostles (3 Credit Hours) |
| UG-09 | Romans (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-10 | Galatians (1 Credit Hours) |
| UG-11 | 1 & 2 Corinthians (3 Credit Hours) |
| UG-12 | Prison Epistles (3 Credit Hours) |
| UG-13 | Pastoral Epistles (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-14 | 1 & 2 Thessalonians (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-15 | Hebrews (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-16 | General Epistles (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-17 | Introduction to O. T. Hebrew (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-18 | N. T. Greek (6 Credit Hours) |
| UG-19 | N. T. Greek (6 Credit Hours) |
| UG-20 | Biblical Hermeneutics (3 Credit Hours) |
| Theology and Ethics | 20 Credit Hours |
| UG-21 | Introduction to Theology (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-22 | Bibliology (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-23 | Theology Proper & Angelology (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-24 | Anthropology, Hamartiology (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-25 | Christology (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-26 | Pneumatology (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-27 | Soteriology (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-28 | Ecclesiology (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-29 | N. T. Greek (6 Credit Hours) |
| UG-30 | Introduction to Christian Ethics (2 Credit Hours |
| History of Christianity | 6 Credit Hours |
| UG-31 | General History of Christianity (4 Credit Hours) |
| UG-32 | History of Christianity in India (2 Credit Hours) |
| Religions & Society | 5 Credit Hours |
| UG-33 | Major Religions in India (3 Credit Hours) |
| UG-34 | Contemporary Indian movements (2 Credit Hours) |
| Mission Studies | 6 Credit Hours |
| UG-35 | Introduction to Mission and Evangelism (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-36 | Child Evangelism (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-37 | Principles of Church Growth (2 Credit Hours) |
| Christian Ministry | 11 Credit Hours |
| UG-38 | Homiletics (3 Credit Hours) |
| UG-39 | Leadership & Practical Ministry (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-40 | Pastoral Care and Counselling (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-41 | Educational Ministry in the Church (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-42 | English (6 Credit Hours) Thesis (3 Credit Hours) |
| General Studies | 34 Credit Hours |
| UG-43 | Christian Discipleship (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-44 | Bible Study Methods (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-45 | Research Methodology (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-46 | History of Israel (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-47 | Christian Apologetics (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-48 | Biblical Archaeology (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-49 | Indian Christian Theology (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-50 | Brethren Distinctives (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-51 | Charismatic Movement (3 Credit Hours) |
| UG-52 | Christian Cults (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-53 | Bible Geography (2 Credit Hours) |
| UG-54 | Manners & Customs of Bible Lands (2 Credit Hours) |
| Total Credit Hours: | 135 |
